Earnest Jolly Obituary

Earnest Ray Jolly of Springer, Oklahoma was ushered by angels through the gates of heaven on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on Monday, July 29, 1946 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Ardith "Eula" (Cash) and A.U. Jim Jolly.

He was a lifelong resident of Springer, Oklahoma and graduated from Springer High School. He proudly joined the U.S. Army and served from 1966-1969. He worked at Uniroyal & Michelin for 32 years, prior to retirement.

Earnest loved his family deeply, and loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He spent all his life working hard, and taking care of everyone around him. He also loved OU Sooners, fishing, hunting, and had a strong faith in the Lord.

He was preceded in death by his parents Eula and A.U. Jim Jolly; brothers Calvin Jolly, Rickey Jolly; sisters Virginia Russell, Treasa Phillips; niece Charlene Robinson.

Survivors include his sister Barbara Sheffield of North Carolina; daughters Lisa Jolly of Davis, Oklahoma, Sheila Lohberger and husband Eric of Sweetwater, Oklahoma; son Preston Jolly and wife Jennifer of Krum, Texas; grandchildren Dusty Jolly, Cheyanne Coffelt, Broc Coffelt, Glory Coffelt, Niki Bashaw and husband Michael, Drayton Lohberger, Elisabeth Claycomb and husband Josh, Kassidy Crockett and husband Tanner; great grandchildren Hailynn Navarro, Banks Timmons, Calan Crockett, Brooks Bashaw; past wife and forever friend Cathy Bergen; and a host of cousins, nieces nephews and friends.

Graveside services are currently pending.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, 580-916-9090

God saw you getting tired

and a cure was not to be.

So He put His arms around you

and whispered, "Come to Me".

With tearful eyes we watched you suffer

and saw you fade away.

Although we couldn't bear to lose you,

We could not bid you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,

hard working hands laid to rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us,

He only takes the best.